Definition of morphogen
: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration
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Researchers continue to study morphogens as a source of developmental information in the nervous system, for example.
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But organic explanations like morphogens and bioelectricity didn’t stay in the limelight for long.
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First Known Use of morphogen
1950
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of morphogen
: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration
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